TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a female hostess club employee who appears in YouTube programs under the name “Yamato Rino” for possessing cocaine at her apartment in Minato Ward.
According to investigative sources, Rino Tazawa, 27, and her boyfriend, Kota Fukumoto, 28, a company executive, allegedly possessed 0.4 grams of cocaine at their apartment in Roppongi shortly before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Under questioning on suspicion of violating the Narcotics Control Act, Tazawa admitted to the allegations. “The cocaine found at the apartment belonged to both of us; we used it together,” she said. However, Fukumoto denied the charge. “It does not belong to me,” he said.
More cocaine
Authorities discovered 21 additional bags containing a white powder — suspected to be cocaine — at the residence. Police are currently conducting forensic analysis and investigating how the drugs were obtained.
Police had been investigating the pair after receiving information about cocaine use.
Hostess and influencer
In addition to maintaining her presence on YouTube, Tazawa is a hostess at Jungle Tokyo in Roppongi.
An acquaintance of Tazawa tells News Post Seven (Sep. 16), “During the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched an anonymous account on X under the name ‘Athlete’s Wife’ and shot to prominence thanks to her sharp, witty, and humorous posts. She went on to build a reputation as an influencer and YouTuber, even revealing that she had generated 230 million yen in sales during the month of her birthday event.”
Tazawa also appeared as a regular cast member on “Last Call,” a popular YouTube audition show featuring cabaret hostesses.
The acquaintance adds, “She is truly a leading figure in the nightlife industry.”
